WINTON, CA (KMJ) – The search is on in Merced County for a man who is believed to be connected to the death of a woman. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office considers the death of Tammy Balloue suspicious. Deputies are searching for a 34-year-old man who was with her earlier in the day. On…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others would make it a misdemeanor for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime. Assemblyman Mike A. Gibpson says Monday the bill sponsored by the Los Angeles County…… MORE
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Fire) (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office orders mandatory evacuations as the SQF Complex fire continues to grow in the Sequoia National Forest. The Evacuation Order issued Friday by Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is still active for the communities of: Cedar Slope, Ponderosa, and Pyles Camp. And, an Evacuation Advisory…… MORE
(KMJ) – Lawmakers from across California continue to react to news of the passing of former State Assemblyman and Senator Tom Berryhill. It was announced Saturday the current Sanislaus County Supervisor passed away, but his cause of death has yet to be released. He was 67. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors,…… MORE
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(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – A suspect sought in a February 2016 Fresno County kidnapping case is tracked down and arrested in Mexico. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says now 44-year old Miguel Carrideo was one of several masked men who kidnapped a 13-year old girl after she got off a school bus…… MORE
(KMJ) – Sequoia National Forest officials issue an order to close a portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness to protect the public during fire operations on the SQF Complex within the Sequoia National Forest. And this order will remain in effect through Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, or until rescinded. The lighting-caused Castle Fire, which started August 19th…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Governor Gavin Newsom is relaxing rules to allow “some” students to return to school and daycare during the COVID-19 pandemic.. A tweet was sent by Senator Andreas Borgeas on Wednesday announcing the information. The California Department of Public health sent out a news release Tuesday with what it calls guidance for…… MORE
(Photo courtesy: Immanuel Schools Instagram) (KMJ) – A Fresno County judge rules in favor of Immanuel Schools defiance of County heath orders to open for in-person classes. Tuesday’s ruling denies the Fresno County Environmental Heath Department’s request for a temporary injunction against the Reedley-based private Christian School. But this matter is not completely settled. The…… MORE
(KMJ) – FEMA announces federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires. President Trump’s action Saturday makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home…… MORE
